Nettle Infusion with Lemon and Honey
Dried nettle steeped in hot water with lemon, honey and a few fresh mint leaves: green, grassy and caffeine-free.
Nettle has been cooked and poured in Europe for centuries, and this simple cup keeps that habit intact, letting nettle's deep green, savory character take center stage.
A squeeze of fresh lemon lifts nettle's earthy, broth-like flavor with a clean, citrusy brightness. The acidity also helps the vivid green infusion taste lively rather than flat, making the whole cup feel fresh and uplifting.
Steep the nettle for 5 minutes, the time our catalog gives it, to draw out its color and savory depth without any harshness. A touch of honey rounds everything into balance.
Enjoy it warm in the morning or after a meal, where our catalog places nettle, or in the evening if you want a cup with no caffeine at all. One note: nettle leaf has a traditional-use monograph from the European Medicines Agency, quoted on our nettle page, which does not recommend it under 12 or during pregnancy and breastfeeding and limits its use to a few weeks. This cup is a recipe, not that product.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried nettle leaves or 1 nettle tea bag
- 1 cup hot water (around 95°C)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tsp honey, to taste
- A few fresh mint leaves (optional)
How to make it
- 1Place the nettle leaves or tea bag in a cup or small teapot.
- 2Pour the hot water over and steep for about 5 minutes until deep green.
- 3Strain out the leaves or remove the tea bag.
- 4Stir in the lemon juice and honey, add mint if using, and serve warm.
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